Early treatment for children with mental health problems and genetic conditions through a parenting intervention (The GAP): study protocol for a pragmatic randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children with genetic conditions are at increased risk for mental health and neurodevelopmental problems, often accompanied by significant parental distress. Genetic and family factors can impact children and parents' mental health. Early parenting interventions, like the Incredible Years® programs, have demonstrated to improve parental distress and children's mental health. The recent version for young children with language delays or autism spectrum disorder (IY-ASLD®) has shown to be feasible and effective to support parents in their children's developmental trajectories. The effectiveness of treatments for children with genetic conditions and neurodevelopmental problems is largely unexplored, leaving significant gaps in evidence-based options. Clinicians lack guidanc

SUBMITTER: Serrano M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11265099 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature